On Sunday, May 5, 2024, Soccernet.ng closely monitored matches involving Nigerian football players in different leagues across the globe.
The following are the noteworthy highlights:
Belgium
Raphael Onyedika played the whole game for Antwerp, as they lost 2-1 to Club Brugge in the Jupiler Pro League. Antwerp was also represented by George Ilenikhena, Alhassan Yusuf, and Chidera Ejuke. After their goalless draw with Union Saint-Gilloise, Anderlecht dropped two points behind Brugge, who now lead the rankings.
China
With help from Viv Solomon Otabor, the Cangzhou Mighty Lions took the lead in the Chinese Super League, but Meizhou Hakka rallied to earn a 1-1 draw.
Egypt
Ibadan native of Abubakar Liadi scored the only goal to lead Smouha to a 1-0 victory over Zamalek, snapping their incredible seven-game winning streak across all competitions.
Germany
The league leaders, Bayer Leverkusen, easily defeated Eintracht Frankfurt 5-1, and Victor Boniface's late penalty in the 89th minute sealed the triumph. Hungary David Nwachukwu, 19, scored a goal as BVSC Zugló defeated Kozármisleny 2-0 on the road in the NB II.
Italy
AC Milan's first goal came from a Samuel Chukwueze assist for Alessandro Florenzi in a dramatic 3-3 tie with Genoa at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza in Milan. Romania
With an outstanding performance, Philip Otele led CFR Cluj to an exciting 3-2 Liga 1 victory over Rapid Bucureşti. Otele, who has Brighton interested, assisted on two goals and added one of his own.
Netherlands
As Ajax defeated Volendam 4-1 in the eredivisie, Chuba Amechi Akpom not only scored a goal but also contributed an assist. In 23 league games for Aja X, Akpom has scored 11 goals despite getting few starts.
Scotland Rangers FC cut the lead over league leaders Celtic to three points in the Premiership standings with a 4-1 victory over Kilmarnock, featuring important contributions from Leon Balogun and Cyriel Dessers. Sweden At the Borås Arena, Ibrahim Buhari contributed an assist in Elfsborg's 3-1 Allsvenskan victory over Malmö.
USA
In the USL Championship, Patrick Nwegbo provided an assist for Birmingham Legion's first goal as they overcame a two-goal deficit to tie FC Tulsa 2-2.
Tani Oluwaseyi, in the meantime, scored the game-winning goal in Minnesota United's 2-1 MLS victory over Atlanta United to extend his scoring streak to three games in a row.